Last updated on May 23, 2026

Average rent in
Gig Harbor, WA

Median rent

Median rent in Gig Harbor

$2,297/mo

decreased by8%

vs previous year

The average rent in Gig Harbor is $2,297 per month as of May 2026. This is 18% above the national average rent, or $347 more per month.

$1.77

average price per square foot

Total rentals

Available rentals in Gig Harbor

25

for rent on Zumper.com as of May 2026

Rent price distribution

Share of Gig Harbor rentals at each price point

60%45%30%15%0%
$0 - $1,500
$1,501 - $3,000
$3,001 - $4,500
$4,501 - $6,000
$6,001 - $50,000

Rent trends in Gig Harbor, WA

Average rent prices in Gig Harbor have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

Rent trends

Rent prices on this page are calculated on a rolling 30-day basis and updated daily.

Compare rent prices in Gig Harbor, WA

Rent prices in Gig Harbor vary by bedroom size, rental type, and neighborhood. The average rent for an apartment in Gig Harbor is $1,947, whereas a house costs $2,850. 1-bedroom apartments in Gig Harbor run $1,695 on average.

Listings

Studio

$1,200

No Change

10%

1 bedroom

$1,600

2%

6%

2 bedroom

$1,985

3%

10%

3 bedroom

$2,975

4%

14%

4 bedroom

$4,200

6%

11%

Studio

Average rent

$1,200

Last year

10%

1 bedroom

Average rent

$1,600

Last 30 days

2%

Last year

6%

2 bedroom

Average rent

$1,985

Last 30 days

3%

Last year

10%

3 bedroom

Average rent

$2,975

Last 30 days

4%

Last year

14%

4 bedroom

Average rent

$4,200

Last 30 days

6%

Last year

11%

The table above reflects average rent prices in Gig Harbor, WA, broken down by the number of bedrooms, neighborhoods, and property types. The availability of data for each category is dependent on market inventory and will adjust depending on your selected filters.

How does rent in Gig Harbor, WA compare to other cities?

Compare median rent prices in Gig Harbor and Bonney Lake by all bedroom counts and property types.

Gig Harbor

Median rent price$2,297
increased by18%

higher than the national median

Median rent price$2,875
increased by47%

higher than the national median

Takeaway

The median rent for all rentals in Gig Harbor, WA is 20% lower than the median rent in Bonney Lake, WA.

Discover rentals in Gig Harbor, WA

6313 151st St Nw - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gig Harbor

3 beds

1 bath

$1,895

Condo for rent

Available Apr 9

6315 - 6321 151st St NW - Photo 1 of 1

3d ago

8.6

Very good

6315 - 6321 151st St NW

6315 6315 - 6321 151st St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332

2 beds

1 bath

$1,950

House for rent

15723 173rd Ave Nw #B - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Condo for rent in Gig Harbor

Cozy 2 Bed 1 Bath Unit in Gig Harbor | Move-in Mar 2024 |

15723 173rd Ave Nw #B, Gig Harbor, WA 98329

2 beds

1 bath

$2,000

Condo for rent

Available Apr 15

7794 Skansie Ave #1 - Photo 1 of 1

5d+ ago

Townhouse for rent in Gig Harbor

7794 Skansie Ave, Gig Harbor - 1

7794 Skansie Ave #1, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

3 beds

2 baths

$2,595

House for rent

Available Jun 15

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Frequently asked questions for Gig Harbor, WA

Quick answers to common questions about the Gig Harbor rental market.

How much is rent in Gig Harbor?

The average rent in Gig Harbor is $2,297 per month as of May 23, 2026.

Is rent up or down in Gig Harbor?

Average rent prices in Gig Harbor have decreased by 3% over the last month and have decreased by 8% since last year.

How does Gig Harbor rent compare to the national average?

Rent in Gig Harbor is 18% above the national average, which means renters are paying approximately $347 more per month.

What salary do I need to afford rent in Gig Harbor?

To comfortably afford rent in Gig Harbor, you'd need to earn approximately $92,000/year, based on spending no more than 30% of your income on rent.

When is the best time of year to rent in Gig Harbor?

Gig Harbor's 2025 rental market shows one-bedroom apartments averaging around $1,800 per month, while two-bedroom units average around $2,200 monthly. These figures reflect the current market conditions across the city's rental inventory.

Methodology

Rent prices are based on Zumper's rental listings from the past 30 days. Median rent is calculated across all available listings and property types on the platform. If you filter the page by bedroom count or property type, the pricing throughout the page will update automatically to reflect that segment of the rental market.

Household and population data come from the U.S. Census Bureau. Cost-of-living data is sourced from the Council for Community and Economic Research's Cost of Living Index (COLI).

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